Telecom Egypt Company SAE announced the appointment of Mr. Elnawawy as the new acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Managing Director, effective immediately. Alongside his new role, Mr. Elnawawy will continue to perform the responsibilities of his original position as the SVP & Chief Strategy Officer. Mr. Elnawawy has over 20 years experience in the telecommunications industry, having joined the Telecom Egypt Group in 2001.

From April 2009 Mr. Elnawawy has been the company's Chief Strategy Officer and prior to this was the Chairman and Managing Director of the Data, SAE. The company has announced the re-election of Mr. Akil Beshir as the Chairmain of the Board, for a new term of the upcoming three years commencing from August 12, 2012.